Kieran
Meaning: Little dark one or dark-haired
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #249
Total births: 700
History: Kieran surged in the 2000s as an Irish name popular in Australia. Kieran Perkins was one of swimming's greatest distance racers — pure Australian pool dominance.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1995) | #88 |
| Babies named Kieran in 1995 | 95 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 700 |
| Peak year | 1992 (123 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #74 |
| Years in records | 1989–1995 (7 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 6 spots |
Frequently asked about Kieran
What does the name Kieran mean?
Kieran means “Little dark one or dark-haired” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Kieran?
Kieran has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Little dark one or dark-haired”.
How popular is Kieran in Australia?
Kieran ranked #88 in Australia in 1995 — given to 95 babies that year.
When was Kieran most popular?
Kieran peaked in 1992 with 123 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Kieran a boy or girl name?
Kieran is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Kierans in registered births are male.
How long has Kieran been recorded in Australia?
Kieran appears in birth records in Australia across 7 years — from 1989 through 1995.